Manchester United legend Scholes: I tried to play like Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has identified Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos as the player he most admired in the twilight of his career.

Scholes is widely considered one of the greatest midfielders to have played in the Premier League, and is revered by fellow professionals of his era.

And although many aspire to play like the understated Old Trafford superstar, he has admitted he loved to watch Kroos during the tail-end of his illustrious career, and even tried to emulate the Germany star.

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